Bone Alignment Micromotion Control for Enhanced Regeneration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bone alignment devices lack the capability to dynamically adjust bone segments with controlled micromotions to enhance bone regeneration, as they primarily focus on static correction paths without considering the benefits of intermittent loading patterns and rates.
Innovation Solution
The integration of correction logic circuitry that allows for the incorporation of micromotions into the adjustment schedule of bone alignment devices, enabling controlled micromotions based on user input and sensor data, with patterns, rates, and rest intervals to stimulate bone growth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If bone alignment devices use static correction paths, then the device structure is simple and easy to operate, but bone regeneration is not optimized due to lack of intermittent loading patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static bone alignment device into a dynamic system by introducing motor assemblies that can execute micromotions along the correction path. The device now includes actuators, controllers, and sensors that enable controlled movement of bone segments with varying rates, patterns, and amplitudes, allowing optimization of bone regeneration through intermittent loading while maintaining structural integrity through automated control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic micromotions along the correction path with defined rest intervals between adjustments. The controller executes sequences of small movements followed by pause periods, creating a cyclic loading pattern that stimulates bone regeneration. This periodic action allows the bone to experience mechanical loading during movement phases and recovery during rest phases, optimizing osteogenesis while managing device complexity through programmed automation.
2Productivity
If bone alignment devices apply continuous loading, then the correction process is efficient, but bone regeneration is reduced due to lack of rest intervals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic micromotions along the correction path with defined rest intervals between adjustments. The controller executes sequences of small movements followed by pause periods, creating a cyclic loading pattern that stimulates bone regeneration. This periodic action allows the bone to experience mechanical loading during movement phases and recovery during rest phases, optimizing osteogenesis while managing device complexity through programmed automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates preliminary rest intervals in the correction schedule before major adjustments. The controller is programmed to pause corrections at predetermined points in the correction path, allowing bone tissue to recover and regenerate before the next loading phase. This preliminary action ensures that bone regeneration occurs in advance of subsequent corrective movements, maintaining both efficiency and reliability.
3Measurement precision
If bone alignment devices allow manual adjustments only, then the control precision is sufficient for basic corrections, but micromotion patterns cannot be controlled to optimize bone healing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the device performs micromotions and corrections autonomously based on pre-programmed correction paths and parameters. The motor assemblies and controllers execute the correction schedule without requiring continuous manual intervention, while still allowing surgeons to program and adjust correction parameters. This self-service capability maintains high precision through automated motor control while reducing operational complexity by eliminating the need for frequent manual adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates sensors that monitor the position and movement of bone segments during correction. This feedback is transmitted to the controller, which adjusts the micromotion execution in real-time to maintain precision. The feedback mechanism ensures accurate following of the correction path while allowing automated control, reducing the need for complex manual operations while maintaining high measurement precision through continuous monitoring and adjustment.
Data Source
AI summary
Logic may interact with a user to determine a pattern of micromotions to associate with an adjustment schedule. Logic may interact with the user via a user interface element to determine a rate of micromotions to associate with the adjustment schedule. Logic may associate the set of instructions with the adjustment schedule. Logic may cause the transmission of the set of instructions to a patient device for execution during treatment in conjunction with the adjustment schedule. And logic may cause transmission of communications to one or more motor controller circuits of the bone alignment device to perform the micromotions based on execution of the instructions to apply micromotions to the portion of the adjustment schedule via an automated bone alignment device.